All Belgium articles – Page 33
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ArticleDrought threat to EU processors
A sustained period of drought this summer has resulted in sharp declines in EU vegetable yields, leading to smaller, less regular deliveries to processors
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ArticlePound at lowest euro rate since October
Devaluation piles pressure on produce business, with more than half the UK's fruit and veg imports bought from the eurozone
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ArticleDelhaize delights in Drôles range success
Belgian retailer says it has managed to rescue more than 500 tonnes of previously unsold fresh fruit and vegetables
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ArticleBelOrta marks 25 years on the vine
The Belgian cooperative organised a celebration this week to commemorate 25 years since vine tomatoes were first supplied at the auction
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ArticleBFV reports record cherry sales
Ideal weather conditions helped Belgian Fruit Valley harvest a record cherry crop this season, even if export opportunities remained limited
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ArticleCMA CGM takes CSP Zeebrugge stake
Shipping group acquires 10 per cent equity interest from China Shipping Ports Development
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ArticleTop of the crops
Belgian apple and pear prospects look good in Asia, after favourable growing conditions and new markets open up
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Article'Best half-year ever' at Antwerp
Port says freight handling jumped 6.5 per cent on same period of 2017, driven by greater container volumes
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ArticlePotential for frozen, says Deprez
As the perception of frozen produce improves, Belgian giant Greenyard sees potential for the sector, with advantages in freshness and convenience
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ArticleAntwerp to double rail volumes
Railport Antwerp initiative to expand activities, starting with appointment of new CEO
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ArticleHome advantage for Belgian cherries
Excellent conditions bode well for the quality of Belgian cherries this season, but heightened competition on export markets will make domestic sales key
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ArticleBerryWorld, Dole and Montosa scoop awards
Mastronardi and Greenyard also among the winners at this year's coveted Superior Taste Awards in Belgium
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ArticleVBT flags progress on sustainability
The Belgian association of horticultural cooperatives has released its third sustainability report laying out the successes of the Responsibly Fresh label
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ArticleVanoirbeek to head Belgium’s VBT
Luc Vanoirbeek has been named as the successor to Philippe Appeltans at the helm of the Belgian association of horticultural cooperatives
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ArticleVergro strikes deal to acquire D&G
Belgian fruit and veg exporter to buy D&G Fruit, a producer specialised in Conference pears, apples and cherries
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ArticleGreenyard reflects on tough 12 months
Closer partnerships with Carrefour and Albert Heijn, as well as recent German restructuring, said to be bearing fruit
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ArticleBelOrta names new chairman
Dirk Bertels has been elected as the new chairman of the Belgian fresh produce cooperative, to succeed the outgoing Leo Baestaens
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ArticleWorld Cup lures marketers
Fresh produce marketers are keen to link their products to the excitement and drama of the upcoming World Cup, not least in Belgium and France
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ArticleChiquita steps up EU and US campaigns
European marketing continues as company also launches new alphabet stickers for consumers to collect in the US
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ArticleBelOrta names its new director
The Belgian cooperative has announced that Philippe Appeltans, secretary general of VBT, will become the new CEO